Meigs County, Ohio

Meigs County
Location within the U.S. state of Ohio
Ohio's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 39°05′N 82°01′W / 39.08°N 82.02°W / 39.08; -82.02
Country United States
State Ohio
FoundedApril 1, 1819
Named afterReturn J. Meigs Jr.
SeatPomeroy
Largest villageMiddleport
Area
  Total
433 sq mi (1,120 km2)
  Land430 sq mi (1,100 km2)
  Water2.9 sq mi (8 km2)  0.7%
Population
 (2020)
  Total
22,210
  Density51/sq mi (20/km2)
Time zoneUTC−5 (Eastern)
  Summer (DST)UTC−4 (EDT)
Congressional district2nd
Websitewww.meigscountyohio.com

Meigs County (/ˈmɛɡz/ MEGZ) is a county located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 22,210. Its county seat is Pomeroy. The county is named for Return J. Meigs Jr., the fourth Governor of Ohio.